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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Syrian Refugee Builds a New Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the new life in Spain that a Syrian refugee is creating after footage emerged of him being tripped by a camerawoman as he crossed the border into Hungary. An audio version of this story is available.
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Other

An Introduction to Early Modern European History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 11 16: Casa Del Ancantilado Is an Architectural Marvel

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about a very unusual house and its architectural significance. Includes video.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Spain in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles.
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Other

Festivales: Festivals of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of nearly 300 festivals in Spain. By looking under the search option "Busca" you can highlight what you want. "Busquedas avanzadas" gives you more options. You can purchase tickets for the various festivals from this...
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Ciudad Rodrigo

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the Spanish city of Rodrigo at this official city site and learn about its features and festivals popular throughout Spain. A brief history, in Spanish, and photographs document the Spanish holidays celebrated in Ciudad Rodrigo....
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Ecologistas en Accion

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this is the main page "Ecologistas en Accion" or "Environmentalists in Action" which works to promote environmental awareness and action in Spain.
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Other

Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.
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Other

Metro De Madrid Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed downloadable subway maps for Madrid, Spain highlighting significant places around the city. A great way to practice, in Spanish, using a subway map to get around in Madrid to see the sights.
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Other

Europa Press

For Students 9th - 10th
Europa Press is a Spain based internet news source providing the latest news, issues, and events across the nation. Content includes economy, political, cultural and social coverage as well. Written in Spanish and all of the major...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2018 report on human rights practices in Spain includes information on topics of concern related to human rights such as government corruption; violence against women, children, persons with disabilities, and national/racial/ethnic...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Datos Estadisticos De Hispanoamerica

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a comparison of statistical data on all Spanish-speaking countries. Countries are compared and ranked according to land mass, population, population density, annual population growth, life expectancy, infant mortality...
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New World Encyclopedia: Mexican War of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the early nineteenth century armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish rule.
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Other

Espana Siglo Xx

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles from writers and famous Spaniards about the dictatorship of Franco and the Transition towards democracy after the death of the dictator.
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El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
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Other

Guggenheim Bilbao

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Click on the "hamburger" in the top right of the page to access the museum's collections, exhibitions, and activities.
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Other

Museu Picasso

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, Spain. The museum is an important resource for understanding Picasso's early years. There are descriptions of exhibitions, and of some of the individual works.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: The 19th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a medium length article detailing the 19th century from the angle of its relation to Spain.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Spain a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful alphabetized listing from All About Spain of towns, cities, monuments, facts, and major attractions in the "All About Spain" website. Find your location and click on the link. This site is available in Spanish, English, and...
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Treaty of Paris 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this page for the general terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War and results for the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Teller and Platt Amendments

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site to read about the Teller Amendment and the subsequent Platt Amendment, which dealt with American control over Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Francisco Goya

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography and examples of some of the well-known work of the master artist Francisco Goya (1746-1828 CE).
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: The Hispanic World Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lessons are designed for students to conduct research to know the "hispanohablantes" in the world. Resources are included.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Expulsion From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University gives a detailed and accurate picture of the expulsion and its immediate consequences for Spanish Jewry. It was written in Hebrew by an Italian Jew in April or May, 1495.